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Hero of the Month — Julie Larsh

Sue Crane — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:19:20 +0000

If you see a little red Volkswagen beetle with a flower in the vase in the Noah’s Ark parking lot, it generally means that volunteer Julie Larsh is on duty in the habitat. Julie became a Noah’s Ark volunteer over two years ago – drawn to us by a news report about a very special [...]

Thank you for new paved trails

Diane Smith — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:13:18 +0000

Evidence the zebra has a newly paved trail in front of his habitat, which invites strollers, wheelchairs and even “Grandma Connor’s” golf cart (Grandma is founder/director Jama Hedgecoth’s mother and — at age 80 — is the “lead volunteer” in the habitat area.) Plans for the 2nd part of the challenge — expanding habitats — are in progress. [...]

Circus Tiger Update

Anna — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:39:43 +0000

Shalimar, Suki and Sheila are thriving in a more spacious environment. With their previous lives as entertainment for the public a thing of the past, their cages are no longer needed. Now they enjoy a bigger habitat where they run, play and lounge as they please. It has taken them no time at all to adapt [...]

Maggie Mae gets new wheels!

Anna — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:57:29 +0000

Recently Maggie Mae was given a special cart designed for her unique needs. The cart was purchased for Maggie by Dr. John Merrick, a retired veterinarian in Peachtree City, Georgia. It allows her to maneuver better, giving her the freedom to eat, play with her friends, run, and do everything a miniature goat does, including keeping up with her [...]

Fitness time!

Diane Smith — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:11:33 +0000

Noah’s Ark has embraced fitness, from the top down. Founder/Director Jama Hedgecoth began a fitness program at the Ark some time ago with some unwanted exercise machines from a fitness center that closed. Things never really got off the ground, however, until Reggie Hildreth began to volunteer at Noah’s Ark. Among his other skills, Reggie is [...]

Reptiles as pets — part 1

Doc T — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:39:31 +0000

In some ways reptiles seem to be the perfect pets. They don’t make any noise, they don’t have to be walked daily or have a litter box cleaned, they don’t eat a lot, and some of them can go days with no attention. Also, they are somewhat unique pets — not everyone has one. Unfortunately [...]

Hero of the Month

Sue Crane — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:13:56 +0000

Almost before you can say, “Linda, can you…” Linda Baker says “Yes!” This energetic lady gives almost every Wednesday of the year to Noah’s Ark, working primarily in the animal habitat. When she’s not at Noah’s Ark, she’s out rescuing other animals and making sure they get a forever home – sometimes at Noah’s Ark! Linda [...]

Dr. Karen Thomas Honored

Sue Crane — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:22:39 +0000

Dr. Karen Thomas was recently honored for her volunteer services.

Meet Maggie Mae — the two legged goat…

Diane Smith — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:21:53 +0000

Maggie Mae lost her back legs - but not her will to live, or walk.

Why Spay and Neuter? Part 4 in series by Doc T

Doc T — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:29:00 +0000

Won’t my dog get fat and lazy if she is spayed or he is neutered? Most altered dogs do develop a lower metabolic rate. This is less likely to happen if the surgery is performed early in life. Reduction in food intake or switching to a lower calorie food can prevent this problem. I just [...]